Bio

Devines Crossing

Devine's Crossing - The home of Perry and Lucille Devine, Winchuck River Music and Lucille's Linens

Perry has been writing songs for over 35 years. His material draws on rich life experiences, which include growing up in rural eastern Canada, traveling the world while in the U.S. Navy and surviving the hi-tech rat race of Silicon Valley in California. He now lives with his wife Lucille on six acres of riverfront property in the woods of Oregon. In addition to recording and performing, his many endeavors include computer programming, web development and producing and promoting music events along the southern Oregon coast.

Perry’s first full-length CD entitled “Just Devine” was recorded at ASR Studios in Brookings, Oregon with the help of the members of the band Houston Jones, Including: Travis Jones, Glenn Houston, Chojo Jacques, Peter Tucker and Chris Kee. These seasoned veterans took Perry’s well-crafted songs to amazing new heights, resulting in a CD that is sure to please all fans of Americana music.

Perry attends the Americana Song Academy in Sister’s, Oregon, every year, where he receives intensive instruction and one-on-one mentoring from some of the finest singer/songwriters in the country, including: Ruthie Foster, Darrell Scott, Keith Greeninger, Ellis Paul, Harry Manx, Willy Porter, Jonathan Byrd, Stephen Fearing, Johnsmith, Susan Werner, Joe Craven, Rosalie Sorrels, Jud Caswell, Dennis McGregor, Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen.